Signed and dated 1969, this superb oil painting depicts The Battle of Kircholm September 27, 1605, one of the major battles in the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1611.

The battle was decided in 20 minutes by the devastating charge of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth cavalry, the Winged Hussars. The battle ended in the decisive victory of Polish-Lithuanian forces, and is remembered as one of the greatest triumphs of any cavalry. zMilitary zHistorical